Robert Squier
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap an imprint of Penguin Group (USA), LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and times of the nineteenth-century Frenchman who developed the system of raised dots by which blind people read and write.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap, an Imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Description
"Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Description
"Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a young man when he set his heart and mind on learning as much as he could. By his thirties, he'd become a brilliant teacher who shared his knowledge of several subjects, including arithmetic, history, and poetry, with his students. Confucius wanted to make sure that everyone in China had access to an education and devoted his whole life to learning and teaching so he could transform and improve society. His lessons--now...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
960L
Language
English
Description
The 2020 Election is here! This book tells young readers all about presidential campaigns and American politics.
"Who can run for president? What's the difference between America's two major political parties? Why do candidates spend so much time in Iowa and New Hampshire? And is the Electoral College really a college? Answers to these questions and many, many more can be found in the pages of this official Who HQ guide to the 2020 US presidential...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
"Published in 1865 by British author Lewis Carroll, this fantasy adventure story introduced the world to Alice and introduced Alice to some very strange but beloved creatures, including The White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and The Queen ofHearts. This silly tale that started out as a collection of stories written for one little girl became so popular that even Queen Victoria, the British monarch, couldn't put it down! Lewis Carroll,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades. Now, young fans can learn even more about the famous character, including details about his obsessions with Earl Grey tea and Shakespeare"--...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Star Trek remains one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Kirk is one of the most famous and highly decorated captains in the history of Starfleet. Viewers follow his adventures through space as the commanding officer of starships like the U.S.S. Enterprise. But did you know that Kirk wasn't even the show's first captain? And that the Star Trek series almost didn't happen? Author M. D. Payne takes readers aboard Starfleet...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
1090L
Language
English
Description
"The Who Was? History of the World is a journey along the timeline of history, noting the birthdays of 150 people in the Who Was? biography series and what was happening in the world at that moment in time. Follow the timeline to learn who was doing what when, from the days of ancient Egypt all the way up to the present"--
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the Greek god Eros and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek god Hephaestus and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek god Hermes and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
Hermes was the merriest of all the gods on Mount Olympus. He was also clever. This helped him secure a spot as one of the 12 Olympian gods. Hermes?s tale is like many of his brothers and sisters. It began with his father Zeus and Zeus?s desire for more wives and children....
17) Ares: god of war
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the Greek god Ares and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek goddess Hera and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Greek god Poseidon and explains his importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods.
Author
Publisher
AV2 by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the Greek goddess Artemis and explains her importance; features well-known Greek myths about this god; and includes map of ancient Greece and family tree of the Greek gods." -- Amazon.com.